The Cleveland Cavaliers drafted UConn forward Alex Karaban with the 29th pick, they traded him to the Sacramento Kings.
Cleveland received the Number 34 pick in the second round for Karaban and will also receive a future second-round pick in 2032.
Every first-round pick comes with a guaranteed contract and salary slot. The 29th pick is slated to earn $3 million this upcoming season, with $6.1 million guaranteed over the next two seasons. Those same guarantees don’t come with second-round selections.
Second-round picks can sign whatever contracts the team and player agree to. They are eligible for the minimum salary ($1.35 million) and can also be signed to two-way contracts that don’t count against the cap. As a result, the Cavs could save $1.65 million if their second-round selection signs a minimum contract.
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